The Parallel Mission

In Gen. 24 Abraham has his servant swear to him he would go find a wife for his son Isaac from among his own people. We never learn of this servant's name and his role is completed by the end of the chapter.

The servant is going to find a wife for the son of his master. Since the church is the bride of Christ and we are trying to bring people to Christ, isn't our mission the same as Abraham's servant? I am sworn to find a bride for my master's (God's) Son.

Also note how the servant is concerned about the "what if." What if the girl refused to come back and be the son's wife? Then the servant is released from his oath. We don't have to worry about those who refuse, ours is only to press on presenting Jesus' offer of glory, salvation, redemption and honor.